{"product_id":"lapsang-souchong-loose-tea-in-signature-tea-tin","title":"Lapsang Souchong - Loose Tea in Signature Tea Tin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapsang Souchong by Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co.; Tea with a Tale to Tell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLapsang's flavor is strong and smoky- meant to complement the natural taste of black tea without overpowering. The British East India Company included Souchong teas in its common imports to colonial America. 35 chests of Souchong tea were destroyed during the Boston Tea Party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictured on the label is an example of a tax stamp as implemented in accordance with the Stamp Act of 1765. More than a tax; it was a catalyst for colonial unity and resistance, shaping the political landscape that led to the American Revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3oz loose tea sealed in a matte black signature tea tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Packaged by Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co. in Charleston, South Carolina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from the Team at Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are more than purveyors of tea—we are storytellers. Each blend we offer is a chapter in a larger tale: of trade routes and revolution, of distant tea gardens and colonial American hearths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur journey began with a simple question: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat teas were thrown into Boston Harbor during the Tea Party of 1773?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThat inquiry led us deep into the records of the British East India Company and the bustling tea markets of Canton, China where we uncovered the names of the original blends (Bohea, Congou, Singlo, and more) and traced their journey from leaf to rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe’ve recreated these historic blends with care and fidelity, allowing you to sip the same teas that helped spark a revolution. When you raise a cup of Young Hyson or Bohea, you’re not just tasting tea—you’re tasting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery Oliver Pluff \u0026amp; Co. blend invites you to slow down, steep deeply, and savor the story in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver Pluff \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44097622212696,"sku":"M-220","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7875\/5416\/files\/lapsang-souchong-tea__56363.jpg?v=1778612609","url":"https:\/\/store.newengland.com\/products\/lapsang-souchong-loose-tea-in-signature-tea-tin","provider":"NewEngland.com Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}